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Numb & painful arm post axillary dissection
hi! At the beginning of Aug I had a lumpectomy, reduction & lift and sentinel node biopsy. I recovered really well from it but the biopsy showed cancer in the sentinel node so last week I had an axillary node clearance. Under arm is numb - which is weird but ok. But the skin between my elbow and under arm feels super…
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Never give up
Hi Ladies, I went to visit my Uncle and Aunt today. My Aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and had a mastectomy just before Christmas, she's currently going though chemo. I haven't seen them for a while so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm proud to say she was fine. Sprightly, interested in conversation,…
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Motiva implant MRI warning
So tomorrow im going in to brisbane for my 2 year mri. For some reason, Im not sure why, they agreed mri is best diagnostic tool for me but I dont get mammo or ultrasound. Thats ok by me. Im a bit nervous actually as my left (and only real) breast has been sore. I first noticed on holiday in january when my fella gave me…
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Need some positive stories!!
Hi Ladies, I need some advice and reassurance!! This is a LONG story so grab a cuppa! So was home in Ireland over Christmas and was having pain in my chest. (I had just completed a 10 week metafit bootcamp before I left) had put it down to getting back into exercise properly and probably muscle pain etc... Went to see my…
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Node removal
Hi I had a mastectomy and total node clearance in early Dec 18, how long does it take for the node area not to be swollen anymore, i feel like i have a side boob lol. Thanks Trikki2
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Life After Breast Cancer Survivor Story
Today a close friend who doesn't have BC sent me this link she is a professional counsellor she knew I would want to share this https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/176194/life-after-breast-cancer-survivor-story
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Hormone therapy only
Just curious...about how many of us here have gone straight from lumpectomy (or two like me) to hormone therapy, no rads, no chemo. I was stage 1, grade 2 early stage breast cancer, no lymph node involvement. Admittedly i am part of a radiation trial (EXPERT) where i was placed randomly in the hormone therapy only group. I…
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The rise of the new breed of Dr in the increasing market of BC
HI all, I didn't know what to call this but my story is to raise awareness and to alert you to what is happening out there. I am nearly 3 yrs into my Stage 1 diagnosis and regularly see my surgeon. I no longer see my oncologist as they consider my GP my primary care giver. This is good as my GP is fantastic. I don't know…
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17/2/19 Glynnis' Birthday Today!!!
Sending a huge hug filled Happy 60th Birthday wish to you @Glynnis for your birthday today!!! I hope your day is filled with happiness, light and beauty. We are all here for you lovely, and are wishing you many many more years of birthday celebrations. Xx Cath
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Ingenious Poster Uses Lemons to Help You Identify Different Signs of Breast Cancer
I found this article with its images a very effective and witty way to help us identify the different signs of breast cancer. https://mymodernmet.com/know-your-lemons-update/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_term=2019-02-06
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Artvo
Lovely day at Artvo
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Wound Healing after Rads and Implant
Hi All, my first post so hopefully I’m doing this right! I was diagnosed 2.5 years ago with 2cm Tumor in left breast. I had lumpectomy and Rads with my existing Breast implants kept in place as recommended by my surgeon.. As a result I ended up with very painful Grade 4 Capsular Contracture of the left breast. I lost my…
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Dumb question
I know I'm not dumb however when something stumps me I think maybe I am! I have an accumulation of drafts that I have started, not completed and probably not relevant if I go back through them. Question - how to delete drafts from my file please and I figure it is probably an easy answer! Goodness me, so frustrating
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Different types of cancer
Just recently, when out shopping, I have spoken to two women with cancer. One woman was at Myer. She was bald and had bladder cancer. She is undergoing constant infusions of chemotherapy at home. She looks well and is getting on with her life. I have just now spoken to a lady, when buying ribbon to make my own metastatic…
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11/2/19 Melclarity's Birthday yesterday!!!
Sending you belated Happy Birthday wishes for yesterday Melinda @melclarity!!! Hope your day was magnificent and you were spoilt rotten!! What did you get up to? Xx Cath